Plan a Scout Sunday or Scout Sabbath celebration

Scout Sunday and Scout Sabbath observances don’t have to be elaborate. Still, there are some things you can do to make them as meaningful as possible for both pack members and members of the congregation.

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Build momentum for Cub Scout summer programs

Use these strategies to build momentum leading into summertime Cub Scout programming.

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Make your raingutter regatta a ‘recycle regatta’

Turn trash into treasured memories with a recycle regatta.

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Host a Pinewood Derby workshop

Cub Scout Corner: Pinewood Derby Workshop

Learn how a Pinewood Derby workshop can help Scouts who come from less-than-crafty homes—or even apartments without ample building space—build their race cars.

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Connecting Cub Scouts to their new pack

Units like Pack 160 in Burton, Mich., know how to both recruit and retain members. The secret, says Cubmaster Julie Rencsak, is to get families to camp as quickly as possible.

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Why outdoor crossover ceremonies make sense

You don’t have to go somewhere special to have a great outdoor crossover ceremony. Just about any natural area will do—maybe even the grounds around your regular meeting place. The key is to do it outside.

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Make your blue and gold banquet enjoyable

The biggest Cub Scout event of the year doesn’t have to be the longest. After all, families shouldn’t have to bring a late-night snack to survive their pack’s annual blue and gold dinner.

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How to tame the belt-loop day circus

Learn how to tame the three-ring chaos of belt-loop day.

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Hot tips for cold-weather fun

Keep it simple, and make it fun. A well-planned cabin camping experience can provide a fun, safe venue where Cub Scouts can warm to the outdoors—even when it’s cold out.

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